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Finding the Third Proportional to 10,932 and 16,868

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Solution

The third proportional to 10,932 and 16,868 is: 26,027.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,932 : 16,868 = 16,868 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,932/16,868 = 16,868/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,932x = 16,868 × 16,868
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,932x = 284,529,424
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 284,529,424/10,932
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,027.21

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